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PTPTN allocates RM3b for higher education financing this year
TASEK GELUGOR, June 14 — The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) has allocated about RM3 billion this year to support students pursuing higher education at institutions of higher learning. Its chairman Datuk Seri Norliza Abdul Rahim said the allocation,
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Court ruling clears way for Highland Towers demolition before year end, says MPAJ
KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — The remaining blocks of the Highland Towers condominium in Hulu Kelang are expected to be demolished before the end of the year, following a Magistrates’ Court decision allowing the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) to
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Sydney shark attack that critically injured woman prompts drone rule review at Coogee Beach
MELBOURNE, June 14 — Restrictions on drones flying over Australia’s Coogee Beach will be reviewed by a regulator so rescuers in New South Wales state can monitor for sharks, after an attack on Saturday left a woman critically injured in
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Zahid says new Malay parties must unite, not divide
KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said new Malay-based political parties were welcome, provided they helped unite rather than further divide the community. Speaking after the Majlis Zikir Peringatan Haul Asmaulhusna 2026 at
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IAEA chief: Malaysia on solid footing to pursue nuclear power
VIENNA, June 14 — Malaysia is well-positioned to pursue a nuclear power programme, having built a long-standing tradition and expertise in nuclear technology, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said. He said Malaysia’s experience in operating
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Anwar: Attempts to topple stable Negeri Sembilan govt amount to ‘a degree of betrayal’
PUTRAJAYA, June 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said attempts to bring down the Negeri Sembilan government despite political and economic stability amounted to “a degree of betrayal”. Asked about recent claims of betrayal linked to discussions
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Dengue cases up 27pc nationwide, with Sabah among the hardest hit, says Dzulkefly
KOTA KINABALU, June 14 — Dengue cases nationwide rose 27 per cent to 33,367 as of June 13 (Epidemiological Week 23), compared with 27,640 cases recorded during the corresponding period last year. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the
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‘No buyers, no sellers’: Sarawak deputy minister calls for crackdown on purchasers of stolen cables
KUCHING, June 14 — Efforts to curb vandalism and cable theft affecting public facilities must go beyond arresting perpetrators and focus on those who purchase stolen cables, said Datuk Ibrahim Baki. The state deputy utility and telecommunication minister noted that
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Only RM1,000 returned after Kuching retiree ‘invests’ RM9m in alleged online IPO scam
KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — A 79-year-old man in Kuching has lost more than RM9 million after allegedly falling victim to a fraudulent online investment scheme involving non-existent share investments and initial public offerings (IPOs). Kuching police chief Assistant Commissioner
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PAS says Hamzah Zainudin’s return as Opposition Leader was always the plan
KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — PAS said Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin’s return as Opposition Leader had long been its preferred outcome, adding that Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia had previously been uncomfortable with him remaining in the role following his expulsion
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